Underground Mine Superintendent

Macmahon; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights provided for FIFO

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Macmahon Underground is returning to New Zealand and seeks an experienced Underground Mining Superintendent for the Snowy River Gold Mine Project near Reefton on NZ\'s South Island.

Opportunities include delivering underground development, production and backfill services from Oct 2026. Reporting to the Project Manager, this role requires guiding high-performing teams and driving operational excellence on a major project.

Qualifications

• Underground Mine Superintendent experience required.
• Must hold statutory supervisor certificates as listed.
• Ability to build trust, set standards and make clear decisions.
• Commitment to safe, high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute the underground mining schedule to achieve production targets.
• Manage rosters, workforce planning, and personnel deployment.
• Lead performance management, coaching, and development activities for site teams.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and act as the key project liaison.
• Facilitate and lead operational, safety, and planning meetings.
• Drive a high-performance culture focused on safety, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Education

S26 Statutory Supervisor Certificate (WA)

S123/G189 Mining Supervisor ticket (QLD)

S10 Statutory Supervisor Certificate (NSW)

B or A Grade NZ Statutory Supervisors ticket

Job description

At Macmahon,you’llfind something different.We’rea successful mining and civil contractorthat’sgoing places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon,you’rejoining a quality teamthat’sbuilt together, and built to last.

Macmahon has more than 30years' experienceas a leading underground mining contractor.With an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, our underground mining team applies a strong safety culture to all aspects of operations.

In our underground mining crews, teamworkisn’tjust talk –it’show weoperate.You’llbe part of aleadershipteamthat gets in, gets the job done and backs each other every shift. Safe,steadyand reliable is how we keep things moving.

Our leaders set the tone.You’llshape the culture, guideperformanceand create an environment where peoplearesupported, safe and able to do their best work.

About the Role

Macmahon Underground is returning to New Zealand and seeking experienced Underground Mining Superintendent to join the Snowy River Gold Mine Project near Reefton on New Zealand’s South Island.

As part of this exciting opportunity, Macmahon will deliver underground development, production and backfill services from October 2026.

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, this is an outstanding opportunity for a proven underground mining leader to inspire high-performing teams, drive operational excellence, and play a key role in the success of a major project.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and execute the underground mining schedule to achieve production targets.

Manage rosters, workforce planning, and personnel deployment.

Lead performance management, coaching, and development activities for site teams.

Build andmaintainstrong client relationships and act as the key project liaison.

Facilitate and lead operational, safety, and planning meetings.

Drive a high-performance culture focused on safety, productivity, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

Demonstrated experience in an Underground Mine Superintendent role

Hold at least one of the following mining leadership qualifications:

S26 Statutory Supervisor Certificate (WA)

S123/G189 Mining Supervisor ticket (QLD)

S10 Statutory Supervisor Certificate (NSW)

B or A Grade NZ Statutory Supervisors ticket

Ability to build trust, set standards and make clear decisions

Commitment to safe, high-quality delivery

Valid Australian manual drivers’ licence or New Zealand (Class 1)

Role Details

Location: Snowy River Gold Mine Project – Reefton, New Zealand’s South Island

Roster: Family friendly, (FIFO) From Australian East Coast & New Zealand Residents encouraged to Apply

Flights,transportand accommodation provided for FIFO personnel

Permanent, full-time employment opportunities

Why Macmahon?

• An organisation that does things the right way, with strong backing from experienced leaders and support teams
• We develop our people to be our future
• Established operations with exciting growth aspects
• Opportunity to shape performance and culture

Ready to lead a team that delivers?